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Cabela’s opens new stores in Texas, New Mexico

by Christen Smith

Cabela's opened two new stores this month in Texas and New Mexico -- just days before finalizing a merger with competitor Bass Pro Shops, scheduled Monday.

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Gas station clerk suspended after shooting robber

by Jennifer Cruz

The suspect was shot in the chest, is expected to survive, and will be charged, while Wertz – unsatisfied with company policy – is looking for another job.

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Federal prosecutors close investigation into police shooting of James Boyd

by Brian Seay

Federal prosecutors say there’s insufficient evidence to bring charges against two Albuquerque officers who shot and killed a mentally ill man in 2014.

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Thrice deported Mexican national faces firearms charges in Albuquerque

by Brian Seay

A Mexican national who’s been deported three times was arrested and charged last week after a drug bust in a Home Depot parking lot went south.

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Intruder duct taped, held for police by Albuquerque homeowner, neighbors (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The suspect, who was wearing clothes he stole during a previous home invasion, claimed he wasn’t trying to take anything, but simply wanted to be friends.

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26-year-old fatally shot after shooting teen during domestic dispute (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Police say Daniel Kramer shot a 15-year-old member of his girlfriend’s family, but another family member returned fire and killed Kramer.

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Career criminal gets 15 years under anti-violence initiative for firearm charges

by Jennifer Cruz

Joe Ray Alires had at least 10 prior felony convictions when he was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun in June 2014.

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Accused cop killer gets 38 years for drug, gun charges

by Jennifer Cruz

Lymon’s arrest and subsequent convictions came as a result of a federal anti-violence initiative that targets offenders known as “the worst of the worst.”

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Instructor offering Albuquerque cab drivers discounted concealed carry courses

by Andrew Shepperson

A firearms instructor is offering Albuquerque cab drivers discounted concealed carry courses after a cab driver was carjacked and murdered last week.

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Rapist, armed robber added to New Mexico’s Most Wanted

by Jennifer Cruz

Watchman is wanted for failure to register as a sex offender and Sanchez for failure to appear. Both men have extensive and violent criminal histories.

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Albuquerque PD to hire civilian investigators (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

“Police service aides” will take reports, collect evidence and tend to paperwork for property crimes, freeing officers to respond to higher-priority calls.

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Burglar meets business owner armed with an AK-47 (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The suspect, who caused about $3,000 in damages, told the police he broke into the business to get money to buy diapers for his kids.

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